Petersburg Borough, Alaska facts for kids
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Petersburg Borough
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Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Incorporated | January 3, 2013 |
| Named for | Petersburg |
| Seat | Petersburg |
| Largest CDP | Petersburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,829 sq mi (9,920 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,360 |
| • Density | 0.8775/sq mi (0.3388/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
Petersburg Borough is a special kind of county in the state of Alaska, United States. It is located in the southeastern part of Alaska. In 2020, about 3,398 people lived there. The main town and government center is called Petersburg.
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History of Petersburg Borough
Petersburg Borough was officially created in 2013. It was formed from parts of two other areas. These were the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and the old Petersburg Census Area. Before this, the Petersburg Census Area was made in 2008. This happened when the City and Borough of Wrangell became its own separate area.
Where is Petersburg Borough?
Petersburg Borough is located in the middle of Southeast Alaska. It covers a total area of about 3,829 square miles. Most of this area, about 2,921 square miles, is land. The rest, about 908 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Areas
Petersburg Borough shares borders with several other places. These include:
- Juneau Borough, Alaska - to the northwest
- Wrangell Borough, Alaska - to the southeast
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska - to the southwest
- Hoonah–Angoon Census Area - to the north and west
- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada - to the east
People in Petersburg Borough
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| 2020 | 3,398 | — | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,427 | ||
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As of the 2020 census, there were 3,398 people living in Petersburg Borough. This means there were about 0.89 people per square mile. There were also 1,718 homes in the area.
Towns and Places
Petersburg Borough has a few important communities within its borders.
City
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
- Hobart Bay
- Petersburg (This is the main town and where the borough's government is located.)
